International Student Insurance

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SJSU requires all inbound international students to purchase the SJSU health insurance
coverage prior to registering for classes. You can register for the mandatory SJSU health insurance online.

International Students will not be able to register for classes without first purchasing
SJSU health insurance. The comprehensive insurance program includes coverage for accidental injury/sickness,
medical evacuation, and repatriation and is also valid when traveling outside the
United States. You can view the insurance fees and purchase your insurance online.

F-1 students with dependents are recommended to also purchase health insurance for
their F-2 dependents.

How to purchase the University approved health insurance

International students on F-1 and J-1 status are required to purchase the University
approved health insurance plan before registering each semester. A hold will be placed on students' MySJSU
record before registration for the next semester begins. Before you try registering
for classes be sure to purchase your healthinsurance plan so the hold can be lifted. Insurance holds will be removed within 36 hours after purchase.

Exemptions from the requirement to purchase the insurance are the following:

Students on a government-sponsored scholarship which provides compatible insurance
coverage as a part of the sponsorship. To clear hold: Submit the request for exemption forms in the ISSS

Students receiving insurance coverage through an employer-sponsored plan in the United
States (i.e. receipt of insurance is a part of the U.S. employment compensation through
your spouse). Supplemental Medical Evacuation and Repatriation must be purchased. To clear hold: Submit the request for exemption forms in the ISSS

J-1 participants in the ISEP, International Student Exchange Program.

How to obtain your insurance ID card:

Effective Spring 2018, the Aetna insurance company will no longer print and mail medical
insurance cards. All cards will be electronic and can be obtained in one of three
ways: